Inside Lane

With the election near, the question has to be: how much does it really matters who wins? What are your thoughts?

H/T: Heavy Duty Trucking magazine

As peak season nears, trucking contract rates are looking up. New contract rates rose 1%, compared to the prior contract rates. Is this just a blip, or are rates finally on the rise? Read more: https://bit.ly/InsideLaneFB
H/T: Trucking Dive

After Hurricane Helene washed out bridges and roads in western North Carolina, the town of Elk Park was disconnected and struggling to get supplies. John Priestino and his neighbors banded together to build a makeshift bridge out of flatbed trailers. Read more: https://bit.ly/InsideLaneFB

H/T: WCNC Charlotte

EXCLUSIVE: Less-than-load carriers face skyrocketing demands for rapid, overnight shipments with precise ETAs, often across hundreds of miles and through multiple facilities. These compressed timelines demand a new approach.

Embracing technology is no longer optional, it's essential for LTL carriers to thrive.

Read more: https://bit.ly/InsideLaneLTL

The ILA Port Strike could mean business for the trucking industry. Freight diverted to different seaports, or even to airports, still needs to be transported, creating demand on the spot market.

H/T: Overdrive Magazine